We have been in Geraldton WA, about 4 hours drive north of Perth on the coast. It is a town of about 50,000 not to big . We were originally booked in for one week, but we liked it here and as we are not booked into Perth until just before Christmas we decided to extend our stay. There is a deep water port here, exporting wheat and iron ore. Some cruise ships visit occasionally,
about 4 a year. Geraldton has some very interesting history, including the sinking of the Dutch East India Ship the Batavia in the early 1600"s and the HMAS Sydney in 1941, sunk by a German ship. There is a stunning memorial to the crew of the Sydney who all perished (645) a dome of seagulls one for each of the sailors. Also a woman looking out to sea for loved ones who will never return. Also a reproduction of the keel of the ship.
Views from the memorial
Reflective pool showing the co-ordinates of where the Sydney was found off the WA coast, only a few years ago
Below Geraldton Museum
Arch built from blocks carried by the Batavia
Crew of the Sydney, before returning to Australia and their death
A moving tribute after the wreck was found, including a prophetic poem by one of the lost crew
Cruise ship entering Geraldton port
As you can see Geraldton is a very windy town,We were told it is the windiest in Australia
I love these sculptures, done by Aboriginal artists, representing emu eggs.
Life savers lookout
Public toilets!
New signage on the van
Grae had this done when I woke up on my birthday
